# Sign Regulations in Harrison, Wisconsin

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Harrison, Wisconsin, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Harrison, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/harrison
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-06
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/wi/harrison,_calumet_co/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADECO_CH117ZO_ARTVIISIBI)

## At a glance

Harrison, Wisconsin regulates 8 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 50 square feet per side, with a At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 117-184(a)(1)). Most commercial signs in Harrison require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Neighborhood Commercial (CN) | 7 | 20 feet | 100 square feet | Yes |
| Office and Retail Commercial (COR), Community Commercial (CC), Business Park (BP) | 7 | 35 feet | 100 square feet per side | Yes |
| Industrial and Manufacturing (IM) | 6 | 35 feet | 100 square feet per side | Yes |
| General Agricultural (AG) | 2 | 20 feet | 100 square feet per side | Yes |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Neighborhood Commercial (CN)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | 50 square feet per side | — | At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way | — | At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way, outside vision clearance triangles, and at least 10 feet from the edge of a driveway | Yes | Sec. 117-184(a)(1) |
| On-premises Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Sec. 117-184 |
| Wall Graphic | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | On walls fronting a public or private street | Yes | Sec. 117-184(b) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per street or highway frontage | On each street or highway frontage | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(1) |
| Awning | — | 40% of the area of the principal face of the awning | 10 feet | — | — | On each street or highway frontage | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(2) |
| Window Graphic | — | 40% of the window area of the facade | — | — | — | On the window of a building | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | — | Yes | Sec. 117-186(a) |

### Office and Retail Commercial (COR), Community Commercial (CC), Business Park (BP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 35 feet | 100 square feet per side | — | At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way | — | At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way, outside vision clearance triangles, and at least 10 feet from the edge of a driveway | Yes | Sec. 117-184(a)(2) |
| On-premises Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Sec. 117-184 |
| Wall Signs Graphic | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | On walls fronting a public or private street | Yes | Sec. 117-184(b) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per street or highway frontage | On each street or highway frontage | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(1) |
| Awning | — | 40% of the area of the principal face of the awning | 10 feet | — | — | On each street or highway frontage | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(2) |
| Window Graphic | — | 40% of the window area of the facade | — | — | — | On the window of a building | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | — | Yes | Sec. 117-186(a) |

### Industrial and Manufacturing (IM)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 35 feet | 100 square feet per side | — | At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way | — | At least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way, outside vision clearance triangles, and at least 10 feet from the edge of a driveway | Yes | Sec. 117-184(a)(2) |
| On-premises Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Sec. 117-184 |
| Wall Graphic | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | On walls fronting a public or private street | Yes | Sec. 117-184(b) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per street or highway frontage | On each street or highway frontage | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(1) |
| Window Graphic | — | 40% of the window area of the facade | — | — | — | On the window of a building | Yes | Sec. 117-184(c)(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | — | Yes | Sec. 117-186(a) |

## Prohibited signs in Harrison

- Any non-exempt sign for which a permit has not been issued.
- Animated or moving signs, including flags with commercial messages, pennants, banners, streamers, propellers, and discs, as well as flashing signs.
- Billboards and off-premises signs.
- Message and flashing signs with lights or messages that change, flash, blink, or turn on and off intermittently, except those approved by the zoning administrator.
- Glaring signs with light sources that constitute a hazard or nuisance.
- Obstructive signs that obstruct free and clear vision at road intersections.
- Inflatable signs and other objects, except for one bouquet of balloons on premises that sell balloons or in temporary situations at a residence.
- Posters and handbills affixed to structures, trees, natural vegetation, rocks, or poles.
- Roof signs attached to, painted onto, or supported by the roof of a building.
- Simulated traffic signs and obstructions that may be confused with or obstruct the view of authorized traffic signs or signals.
- Strings of light outlining property lines, sales areas, or structures intended to advertise or draw attention, except for temporary holiday decorations or temporary activities like carnivals.
- Mobile signs, including portable 'A' frame signs, except on a temporary basis not exceeding 48 consecutive hours twice a year.
- Multiple signs on a canopy or canopies that exceed the maximum signable area for the premises.
- Signs that prevent free ingress or egress from doors, windows, driveways, or fire escapes, or that prevent free access from one part of the roof to another.
- Signs that emit smoke, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor.
- Mirror devices used as part of a sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Harrison

- Name and address signs up to two square feet in area per side without commercial advertising.
- Decals affixed to windows or door glass panels indicating membership in a business group or credit cards accepted.
- Flags, emblems, and insignia of government agencies, religious, charitable, public, or nonprofit organizations, subject to specific size and number limitations.
- Disabled parking space signs not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Historical, cultural, and natural site signs erected by a governmental agency.
- Private drive signs limited to one per driveway entrance, not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Public signs erected by government agencies or utilities, including traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossings, and identification signs for public facilities.
- Security and warning signs regulating the use of the premises, such as 'no trespassing' or 'no soliciting' signs, with size limitations based on zoning.
- Temporary signs not requiring a permit, including real estate signs, political campaign signs, garage or yard sale signs, construction signs, and temporary window graphics.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Every sign for which a permit is required shall be subject to design approval by the zoning administrator.
- The zoning board of appeals may waive or modify the provisions of this article where such waiver modification would further the public interest.
- A sign permit is required for any non-exempt sign, and the zoning administrator reviews all applications for new or altered signs.
- Temporary signs may be erected only after obtaining a temporary sign permit, which cites the length of time the sign may be displayed.

## Full detail

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